All About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that typically presents in mid to late life and affects the central nervous system. It is the most common age-related movement disorder, and the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s disease. This course provides an overview of PD, available treatment options, and nursing interventions to help the nurse successfully navigate the role of managing and supporting the individual with PD successfully.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that typically presents in mid to late life and affects the central nervous system. It is the most common age-related movement disorder, and the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s disease. This course provides an overview of PD, available treatment options, and nursing interventions to help the nurse successfully navigate the role of managing and supporting the individual with PD successfully.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
This course has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A towards re-certification as an ONC.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Recall at least three nursing interventions for managing Parkinson's disease.
Explain at least three treatment options associated with Parkinson's disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is Parkinson’s Disease?
A Neurodegenerative Brain Disorder
Who is Affected by PD?
Risk Factors
Motor Symptoms
Non-Motor Symptoms
Diagnosis
Rating Scales
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Nurse’s Role in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Care Management
Early Care
Maintenance Care
Complex Care
Palliative Care
Mobility Issues
Pain Management
Elimination Issues
Dermatological Issues
Nutrition Problems
Misinterpretations
Medication Information
Referrals
Support and Education
Review
Summary
Section 4: Pharmacologic and Surgical Interventions
Pharmacologic Treatment Options
Levodopa
Dopamine Receptor Agonists
Alternative Drug Therapy
Surgical Options
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Tameka N. Warren, MSN, RN, CLC, earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUI, and her Associate of Science in Nursing from Ivy Tech College. She has over 19 years of nursing experience in public health, regulation, home health, leadership, education, maternal child community health, and long-term care environments. Tameka has served as a leader in home healthcare practices, quality improvement, and education as a community health nurse and a Public Health Nurse Surveyor (Home Health & Hospice) certified by CMS for a State Agency. She has served as a maternal and infant mortality advocate in managing home visiting services, supporting legislation to improve maternal child care in diverse communities, and as an ALPP Certified Lactation Counselor. She has also served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor to further awareness about the importance of community health nursing. Tameka’s passion is to serve the most vulnerable populations affected by health disparities and to inspire a new generation of nurses to do the same successfully.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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